A55 Smoothing Plane - Gidgee - 10 in. long with a 2in. wide HCS blade is well suited to final smoothing of any lumber surface.
This 2.7 lb plane brings together the best of both wood and metal plane design. Comfortable handles, excellent balance, and minimal friction from the wood sole make this plane a pleasure to use.
The "Norris Style" blade adjustment mechanism provides precision positioning for both depth and side-to-side movement. As icing on the cake, there is little or no backlash in the screw adjustment thanks to close tolerances in the adjustment mechanism and blade.
Gidgee is a native Australian wood which is a member of the Acacia family. Wood is carefully selected, cut and dried to produce a stable and reliable tool capable of long service.
This smoothing plane would be a welcome addition to the tool kit of anyone working with hard and highly figured woods. The 55 degree bedding angle is an excellent choice for preventing tearout in difficult grain.
Features:
- Length overall: 10 in.
- Blade size: 2 in. wide x 1/4 in. thick
- Blade material: High Carbon Steel (HCS) Hardened to Rc 62-64
- 55 degree cutting angle works well on figured grain and reverses to 85 degree cutting angle creating a scraper plane useful on difficult grain - HSS blade recommended for scraping work
- Brass insert reduces wear at mouth
- Body material: Gidgee
- Adjustment: Fine thread screw with lateral movement (1/10th turn gives a meaningful change in depth).
- Well illustrated instructions included with each plane
- Unconditionally Guaranteed against defects in materials and workmanship
- Additional Info - 550K (PDF Format): FAQs & Planing Tips
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